| Buying a new or used motorcycle is serious | | | | helmet, gloves, and jacket meant for |
| business. It needs thought and careful | | | | motorcycling. |
| selection. A motorbike is sacred to many and | | | | |
| just a vehicle to some. However no motorcycle | | | | All motorcyclists must consider safety and |
| buyer should be without a check list that | | | | reliability. Get a valid motorcycling license |
| will help him or her make a great selection. | | | | and insurance too. Be wise and take a |
| | | | Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) course. |
| 10 musts before paying for a motorcycle: | | | | |
| | | | Refer to magazines like beginner Bikes |
| 1.Check it out and do so with a motorcyclist | | | | magazine for recommendations on good starter |
| friend in tow. Check if the motorcycle is | | | | bikes. According to dedicated bikers, a good |
| clean and straight down centerline and forks. | | | | choice of a motorcycle for a beginner would |
| | | | be Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Buell |
| 2.Take along a list of models and their pros | | | | Blast. |
| and cons. Discuss the nuances with the | | | | |
| friendly sales person. | | | | Choose a bike that suits you and not one that |
| | | | looks good on the cover of a magazine. The |
| 3.Find out about gears, brakes, clutch, and | | | | rule of thumb is the motorcycle and its rider |
| all other mechanics. | | | | must fit like hand in glove. Test ride the |
| | | | motorcycle and get a feel. A large part of |
| 4.Determine engine specifics and details of | | | | selecting a motorcycle is comfort and |
| gas tank and wheels. | | | | instinct. So choose a motorcycle with care so |
| | | | that you get long hours of riding as well as |
| 5.Ask about service and warranties. | | | | comfort and safety. |
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| 6.Get details of accessories and other musts | | | | Never buy a bike on first sight or visit. |
| like helmets, rear view mirrors and so on. | | | | Take your time in making a selection. Visit |
| | | | the many motorcycle websites on the internet |
| 7.Sit on a lot of bikes to get a feel of | | | | and comparison shop. Find out what offline |
| height and riding position. | | | | prices of motorcycles are and compare |
| | | | features as well as prices, service |
| 8.Read up on bikes in discover Today's | | | | contracts, and warranties. Many people find |
| Motorcycling. Get all the information on | | | | that the best deals are available on the |
| types of bikes, financing, bike care and | | | | internet. Others feel a motorcycle must not |
| more. | | | | be bought without viewing and test riding. So |
| | | | get all your thoughts and options in order |
| 9.If you are new to motorcycles choose a | | | | before you make a choice. |
| light-weight bike rather than the coolest, | | | | |
| sexiest bike that only pros can ride. New | | | | Buying a new or used motorcycle is serious |
| riders should aim for a four-cylinder of less | | | | business. It needs thought and careful |
| than 600 cc or 75- cc for sports machines and | | | | selection. A motorbike is sacred to many and |
| 150cc for everyday use. | | | | just a vehicle to some. However no motorcycle |
| | | | buyer should be without a check list that |
| 10.Ask about safety gear and budget for this | | | | will help him or her make a great selection. |
| too in the cost of the motorcycle. Use pants, | | | | |